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Unum, is currently seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant (CRC).

To apply, resumes can be submitted to our Career site at www.unum.com/careers.Any questions can be directed to me at the contact information at the bottom of this email.Voc Rehab Consultant - 805697Schedule: Full-timePosition FLSA Status: ExemptHiring Manager: Karen E HughesSalary (Pay Basis): 47,500.00 - 79,100.00Job Grade: 12CDescription : General Summary

This position is responsible for a wide-range of vocational services provided to the claims area. This position provides services in a cost-effective and timely manner. The Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant (VRC):

Evaluates vocational information in order to ensure that there is verification of stated occupations and that there is a clear understanding of the physical and cognitive demands of the occupation.

Thoroughly reviews vocational, medical, and other data and coordinates a wide range of services aimed at returning claimants to gainful employment.

Provides a high level of claims support services through an analysis of vocational information in each case as indicated or requested by the Benefits Center.

Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with a variety of constituencies, utilizing all information and considering all company policies and agreements.

Utilizes critical thinking, communication, and documentation skills at a high level in multiple settings with peers, partners, and others to evaluate best action steps needed to complete holistic vocational management of the file.

Determines work capacity, compares the full range of occupational demands with medically-supported restrictions and limitations to assist the claims professional in evaluating own-occupation or any-occupation benefit liability. As needed, evaluates the full range of claimant’s training, education, and experience with detailed labor market information.

Forms and effectively documents a vocational opinion; utilizes when needed, nationally recognized vocational sources, internet, and vocational software to analyze and research jobs, to identify accommodations, to identify occupations, and to identify the availability of jobs within a labor market.

Provides skilled analysis of vocational and claim data, telephonic counseling techniques, interpersonal relationships, medical and vocational knowledge, application and interpretation of insurance and legal information, and in oral and written communication.

Ability to effectively assess and document need for vocational rehabilitation, coordinate vendor referrals, comply with contract requirements and develop clear understanding from the claims area of all contract provisions.

Ability to multitask, work effectively in a high volume environment, adapt to change, perform job demands with a sense of urgency, and effectively and professionally communicate with team members.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications : Job Specifications

Masters Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation or a related field.

Rehabilitation certification. (CRC).

Two to four years experience in vocational rehabilitation.

Analytical and critical thinking skills.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Excellent interpersonal/negotiation skills.

Strong team and collaborative skills. Ability to work in a fast paced, team based, corporate environment

Ability to give and receive constructive, behaviorally based feedback with peers and partners.

Ability to mentor others

Meets the standards for this position as defined in the Talent Management framework